Jarryd Hayne

[kruddler]

I didn't see the game either but I read an article which suggested Hayne made a howler in the last quarter which turned over possession when it was close.  Apparently, he needed 3 yards for a 1st down but only ran 2.  I got the impression from the article that Hayne ran out of bounds early although it wasn't all that clear.

I just saw a video which might describe what you were talking about.

In the last quarter, 3rd and 3. Gabbert gets chased out of the pocket as it is collapsing. Hayne presents up field and gets a dump pass thrown to him around the line of scrimmage. He gets immediately tackled close to the sideline.

Not sure if its the same play you read about, but there was nothing Hayne could've done there.

If he was indeed the starter his stats are even more disappointing.
Jarryd Hayne  - 9 attempts for 27 yards with a long run of 11. (avg only 2 yards on other 8 attempts!) - Also 5 catches for 20 yards.
DeJuan Harris* - 11 attempts for 73 yards with a long of 25. - Also 1 catch for 11 yards

Harris beat him all round.

* Should be noted that Harris was only signed to the team this week because they are paper thin in the running backs area - which was also why Hayne was promoted to the game)

He is still learning, no doubt.

But the fact that a guy who was signed to the team 4 days before playing for them was able to outperform Hayne despite being the same age. Shows how much experience matters in this game. For the record Harris has been on the roster of 8 NFL teams, including 5 this year, although mainly as a practice squad member. Although he has game time in 25 games, he has only started in 2......in 2012. There would be 100 players like him readily available to NFL teams. He is a journeyman with no special skills.